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Parent-child interactions predict anxiety in Mexican adolescents
L Hernández-Guzmán1, J J Sánchez-Sosa
1Facultad de Psicología, U.N.A.M., Tlalpan México, D.F., México.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Positive parent-child interactions are linked to lower anxiety in Mexican adolescents. This study highlights the importance of strong family bonds in mitigating anxiety symptoms and related issues like school failure.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Family Studies
Background:
- Anxiety in adolescents is linked to maladaptive outcomes like school failure and substance abuse.
- Understanding specific parenting variables associated with adolescent anxiety is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between parenting variables and anxiety in Mexican adolescents.
- To identify specific parent-child interaction factors associated with anxiety.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study involving 3,432 Mexican adolescents.
- Data collected using the Health, Lifestyles and Behavior Inventory.
- Factor analysis to identify anxiety and parent-child interaction factors.
Main Results:
- Three anxiety-related factors and two parent-child interaction factors were identified.
- Significant negative correlations were observed between positive father-child and mother-child interactions and all anxiety factors.
Conclusions:
- Desirable parent-child interactions are negatively correlated with adolescent anxiety.
- Strengthening family bonds may be a key strategy in reducing anxiety among adolescents.